Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleFacility Operations Assistant 1 - Broome - Valley Ridge CIT location
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $31870 to $39423 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Labor Class: There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains the appearance and conditions of grounds at State facilities.
• Cleans grounds by sweeping, raking, shoveling, and removing debris, leaves, branches, etc.
• Clears sites and prepares them for planting by raking, tilling soil, adding mulch, and digging.
• Plants seeds, bushes, trees, etc. using hand or power equipment.
• Cuts grass using lawnmowers; fertilizes and waters grounds; prunes bushes and trees; removes or transplants bushes or trees.
• Removes dead trees by cutting and splitting logs using chainsaws, sledgehammers, and wedges.
• Loads trucks with debris, logs, dirt, etc. using hand or power equipment.
• May construct, repair or paint fences.
• Maintains roads, walkways, and parking lots at State facilities.
• Breaks up concrete to repair holes using hand or power equipment.
• Mixes and applies concrete and asphalt for patches.
• Removes trash and debris from roads, walkways, and parking lots by sweeping and shoveling by hand.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways by shoveling and operating snow removal equipment.
• Plows roads and parking lots with trucks and tractors.
• Mixes salt, sand, and calcium for use on walkways and roads and spreads by hand or power equipment.
• May perform a variety of manual tasks in support of the building and grounds program.
• Sets up and removes snow fences and markers at fire hydrants and catch basins.
• Performs routine building maintenance work and minor maintenance on tools and power machines.
• Loads and unloads trucks and moves furniture on campus and in the community settings
• Shovels, digs ditches, and installs signs.
• May lead Individuals and others in the performance of grounds and maintenance activities
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Able to work independently or as part of a work team.
• Able to operate a variety of hand and power equipment in a safe manner.
Additional Comments Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Division of Administration Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
Please Note:
• As of February 26, 2022, all OPWDD employees assigned to this location must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Broome DDSO Human Resources Dept
Email Address opwdd.jobs.broome@opwdd.ny.ogv
Address
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit Response to Posting form, cover letter, and résumé by June 30, 2022, to:
Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
E-Mail: opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 607-770-0528
Please reference the above EOA # Broome- 220630C in all correspondence.